Stage 1 Fire Restrictions expected Monday in city, county

La Junta Fire Chief Aaron Eveatt said Thursday that, although state-wide fire restrictions have not been declared, the city and county are expected to go on Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Monday. The decision was already made not to allow the sale or use of fireworks.

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By Bette McFarrenbmcfarren@ljtdmail.com

LA Junta Tribune - La Junta, CO

By Bette McFarrenbmcfarren@ljtdmail.com

Posted Jun. 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM

By Bette McFarrenbmcfarren@ljtdmail.com

Posted Jun. 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM

La Junta Fire Chief Aaron Eveatt said Thursday that, although state-wide fire restrictions have not been declared, the city and county are expected to go on Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Monday. The decision was already made not to allow the sale or use of fireworks.

"Unless permitted in writing by the authorized officer, it is prohibited on the above described public lands to:

"Perform any act restricted by this Fire Prevention Order which includes:

1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, any type of charcoal fueled broiler or open fire of any type in undeveloped areas.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, in a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.

3. Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order meeting either:

a: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a; or

b: Appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended

practice J335 (b) and J350 (a).

"Actions Permitted:

1. Fires in manufactured, permanent fire grates or grills within developed recreation sites are permitted.

2. Cooking stoves and other appliances fueled by liquid petroleum or bottled fuel that are equipped with a valve which allows the operator to turn the flame on and off are permitted provided such devices meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety.

Pursuant to Title 43 CFR Section 9212.2, the following persons are exempt from this order:

(3) Any federal, state or local officer or member of an organized rescue or